Tugs & Salvage – Page 50
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NewsGold medal performance by Livett’s Group
When Virgin Media planned a publicity event on the River Thames promoting a campaign linked to Olympic champion Usain Bolt it was a natural choice to select Livett’s Group for the marine elements.
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NewsØstensjø’s second dual-fuel tug takes to the water
The second of three dual-fuel tugs for Norwegian tug owner Østensjø Rederi has been launched at the shipyard of Astilleros Gondán in Spain.
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NewsVersatile response vessel from Russia
Another interesting emergency response vessel from the drawing board of Marine Engineering Bureau in Odessa is scheduled for delivery this year from the Okskaya Sudoverg (OKA) shipyard in Navashino Russia.
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NewsFirst of four Arctic tugs launched
The first of four shallow-draught Arctic tug/salvage vessels has been launched at Neva Shipyard for the Federal Agency of Maritime and River Transport of the Russian Federation.
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NewsMultipurpose workboat heads to Spain
Neptune Shipyards in the Netherlands has delivered the multipurpose Eurocarrier tug/workboat ‘Aitana B’ to Basque Country based Zumaia Offshore S.L.
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NewsMarathon delivery for Damen tug
Delivery of one of Damen’s latest tugs has involved a voyage of 10,500 miles under its own power from China to its new home port at Veracruz in Mexico.
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NewsArdent responds to Puerto Rico ferry fire
Global salvage contractor Ardent has responded under its OPA-90 Salvage and Marine Fire Fighting (SMFF) coverage programme to a fire onboard a roro passenger ferry off Puerto Rico.
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NewsA salvage winner for Smit
Smit Salvage has successfully refloated a drilling rig which stranded on a rocky coastline off Scotland’s west coast after breaking adrift from its towing tug.
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NewsRobert Allan milestones to mention
The European influence of Canadian naval architects Robert Allan Ltd (RAL) is well known but it is worth a look at other global news of interest from this prolific tug designer.
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NewsNew lease of life for icebreaking tugs
Finland-based Alfons Håkans has taken delivery of two icebreaking Husky Class offshore tug/supply vessels giving a new lease of life for a class of tug currently facing uncertain futures in the oil industry.
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NewsSanmar strengthens its relationship with Svitzer
There are three items of interest from Turkish tug builder Sanmar to report this month including further collaboration with Svitzer and the celebrating of its 150th tug designed by Robert Allan Ltd.
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NewsDutch Navy hybrid trio delivered
With an official handover ceremony, the Royal Netherlands Navy has completed the process of integrating its three Damen hybrid tugs into service marking a notable milestone in the developing world of ‘green’ tugs.
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NewsGriffin Towage relaunches
After what Griffin Towage Ltd describes as a ‘challenging year’ in 2015 the UK-based company has embarked on a relaunch including a new presence on the east coast and a major refit for a much-loved tug.
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NewsQuirky tow takes flight in Ireland
Towing companies are regularly called upon to move unusual objects and it was the turn earlier this year of two UK-based companies to transport a commercial aircraft from an airport in Ireland to a camping site further north.
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NewsThe salvage industry facing challenges from a position of strength
The International Salvage Union’s 2015 Annual Review reports an industry facing future challenges from a position of strength with background progress on issues affecting both the salvage and shipping industries.
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NewsInvestment continues at Iskes Towage & Salvage
The year 2016 promises to be another interesting year for Ijmuiden-based Iskes Towage & Salvage with delivery of a new Damen 2810 tug to report along with progress on its newbuilding EDDY tug also due this year.
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NewsDesigned in Spain, built in Turkey, delivered to Italy
Turkish shipyard Bogazici Denizcilik A.S. has delivered a powerful ASD terminal tug capable of multipurpose duties to SOMAT S.P.A. of Italy, designed by Spanish naval architects Cintranaval-Defcar S.L.
